Scottish Learning Festival News

September 15th, 2009

Small events in Crowne Plaza hotel

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Scholastic are hosting some smaller events at the Crowne Plaza hotel which you are more than welcome to attend:

Making the most of Primary French - Paul Rogers

The session is on Wednesday 23 September from 11 am - 12 pm in the Rockwell room of the adjoining Crowne Plaza hotel.

Getting teenagers excited about learning languages - Andy Cowle

The session is on Wednesday 23 September from 12 - 1 pm in the Rockwell room of the adjoining Crowne Plaza hotel.

SuperClubsPLUS - Catriona Dormand

The session is on Wednesday 23 September, 10 - 10.45 am and Thursday 24 September, 10 - 10.45 am in the Rockall Room of the adjoining Crowne Plaza hotel.

Scholastic are on stand H15 in Exhibition Hall, where you can save money with special offers on teacher resources and pick up the new Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler picture book ‘Tabby McTat’.

Scholastic will host seminars F1B and F1C.

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September 24th, 2008

Channel 4 update to session

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Channel 4 Education have updated the details of their Educational Briefing.

On Thursday 25 Sepember they are hosting 3 sessions starting at 12.30 with a networking lunch.
At 1.15 there is ‘Sex-Ed Up! discussing ”How and when should we teach our children about sex?”
At 2.30 there is the C4 Education Showcase launching a series of new projects which are breaking new ground in public service broadcasting, education and the use of social networking services.

Go to Sexed and Connected - Channel 4 at the Scottish Learning Festival for futher details.

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May 30th, 2008

“Here we come!”

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We are pleased to announce that Channel 4 Education, one of our lead sponsors, are giving an Educational Showcase with the title of “Here we come!” Channel 4 Education Showcase.

Matt Locke, Commissioning Editor and his team will be available to showcase some of the innovative, cross platform projects, games and web based services they are commissioning for 2008/9. They will be focussing on issues derived from young people’s needs and desires that may be outside the more formal education curriculum. This will be taking place at 12.30 on Thursday 25 September. Further information and booking available through the seminar page.

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March 17th, 2008

Tree of Knowledge’s maiden SLF voyage

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Tree of Knowledge joins the Scottish Learning Festival 2008 and takes on their inaugural role as lead sponsor.

Tree of Knowledge delivers unique pupil workshops, fun-filled learning experiences for staff and work in partnership with Local Education Authorities to create exciting ‘hands on’ resources.

This year, for the first time, Tree of Knowledge has teamed up with North Lanarkshire Learning and Leisure services to develop a wonderful new resource specifically for Early Years. ‘Peapodo for Early Years’ will be launched at the Scottish Learning Festival this September.

Do you have a question about Peapodo or Tree of Knowledge’s work, but it can’t wait until the festival? Then ask your questions here.

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For further information on sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected].

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February 29th, 2008

SLF 2008: A Partnership Of Educational Bodies

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We are delighted that other key educational organisations see the Scottish Learning Festival as an essential event to engage with the education profession.

We welcome our colleagues as the ‘Official Supporters’ of SLF 2008:

Association of Head Teachers and Deputes in Scotland (AHDS)

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)

The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)

HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIe)

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)

We look forward to working with our Official Supporters to ensure a bigger and better festival in 2008.

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